The detection of a faint, consistent radio signal with an unusual emission pattern, combined with the object's massive size and erratic jets, has led some scientists like Avi Loeb to hypothesize that it could be an artificial construct rather than a natural comet.
While officially classified as a comet, its unprecedented nature has captivated astronomers who are scrambling to study it. Its appearance has also fueled speculation, with some drawing parallels to biblical prophecies describing a celestial "sword."
NASA confirms the comet poses no threat to Earth but acknowledges its unique properties. The scientific community is preparing for further observations to determine the object's true composition and origin.
Regardless of its origin, 3I/ATLAS challenges existing understanding of interstellar objects and raises profound questions about what exists in deep space, with the core mystery of whether it is a natural phenomenon or something artificial remaining unresolved.
A newly discovered interstellar comet, 3I/ATLAS, has captivated astronomers and conspiracy theorists alike with its unusual behavior – rapidly growing tail, unexplained radio emissions and jets that defy conventional comet mechanics.
As it nears Earth, scientists are scrambling to determine whether this cosmic visitor is a natural phenomenon or something far more intriguing. First detected on June 14, 2025, and officially confirmed by the U.S. National Aeronautics and Space Administration's (NASA) ATLAS system on July 1, 3I/ATLAS is already proving to be unlike its predecessors, 'Oumuamua (2017) and Comet 2I/Borisov (2019).
Recent images from the Virtual Telescope Project reveal that its ion tail – formed when solar radiation strips electrons from gas molecules – has grown dramatically longer and more structured. Unlike typical comets whose tails grow steadily, 3I/ATLAS exhibits erratic behavior....<<<Read More>>>...
